The Monsoon interconnection network

The interconnection network is described for Monsoon, a parallel processing dataflow computer. This network provides reliable, high bandwidth, low latency communication between the nodes of Monsoon. The major components of this network are two gate arrays: PaRC and the data link chip (DLC). PaRC (packet switched routing chip) is a CMOS gate array that implements a 4*4 packet routing switch that provides a high raw bandwidth (800 Mb/s) to each port. PaRC is designed so that much of this bandwidth can be utilized. The DLC is a high speed ECL gate array that reliably transfers data between boards.<
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